Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port San Luis, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port San Luis, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 57m at 7:59 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:47 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9412110
Common Questions About Tides

Port San Luis, CA Tides - Oct 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:374.97:185.31:090.21:231.75:575:47Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:095.08:045.21:490.32:071.45:585:46Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:395.28:465.12:250.52:461.15:595:44Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:065.39:264.92:560.83:230.96:005:43Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:325.310:064.73:261.13:590.86:005:42Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:595.310:484.43:541.54:350.76:015:40Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:265.311:324.24:221.85:140.76:025:39Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:555.24:512.25:540.86:035:37Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:213.911:27 AM5.05:222.56:390.96:045:36Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:213.712:044.85:562.87:331.06:045:35Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:423.612:494.66:423.18:401.16:055:33Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:113.61:544.48:003.39:501.16:065:32Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:163.83:164.39:483.210:500.96:075:31Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:594.14:324.411:032.911:390.86:085:29Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:314.45:364.611:592.56:095:28Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:594.76:324.812:220.712:461.96:095:27Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:285.17:245.01:010.61:291.36:105:26Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:585.58:145.11:380.62:130.76:115:24Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:305.99:045.12:150.82:570.26:125:23New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:056.29:565.02:521.03:45-0.26:135:22New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:436.310:524.83:321.34:35-0.56:145:21New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:256.411:534.54:151.75:28-0.66:155:19Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:116.25:022.16:24-0.56:165:18Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:004.312:045.95:562.57:26-0.36:165:17Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:164.21:055.57:022.88:34-0.16:175:16First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:374.22:205.08:332.99:440.16:185:15First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:464.53:444.710:112.710:480.36:195:14First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:414.75:034.611:292.311:440.56:205:13First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:265.06:114.512:311.86:215:12Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:035.27:094.512:320.71:201.36:225:11Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:345.47:584.51:120.92:011.06:235:10Waxing Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9412110)

Common Questions About Port San Luis, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Port San Luis, CA today?

Slack tide in Port San Luis, CA is approximately 11:23 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Port San Luis, CA?

Port San Luis, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Port San Luis, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Port San Luis, CA?

Tide predictions for Port San Luis, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Port San Luis, CA?

Tide data for Port San Luis, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9412110. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9412110.

What is the moon phase in Port San Luis, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Port San Luis, CA is First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Port San Luis, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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